Join us for a special talk by ECE Alum, Steven Bathiche! Steven leads Microsoft's Applied Science Group, an interdisciplinary team of scientists, A.I. researchers, and product engineers in the Windows and Devices organization. Since, 1999 Steven has been inventing new Microsoft devices, including the original Surface tablet.
Title: The Disruptive Evolution of Computers through the Introduction of New A.I.-Driven Interactive Technologies
Abstract: The entire computer-interaction model is about to change. The dominant models of explicit control and direct manipulation by keyboard, mouse, and touch will give way to implicit models powered by big A.I. Users will express their intent through natural commands, and devices will figure out and complete the discrete tasks needed to fulfill the stated goal.
The implications are earth-shattering for our entire industry. In this talk we will touch on advances in artificial intelligence and its new silicon: neural processing units (NPU’s). We will evaluate the performance of NPU’s and show examples of how NPU’s and large models are being applied to human interfaces and new device form factors.
Finally, we will explore the implications of “outside” agents as the new platform, and suggest the potential for agent-first devices that this platform makes possible.
Please note - We have reached capacity for in-person attendance. Registrations submitted using this form will be for Zoom only attendance.
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ECE Colloquium: Steven Bathiche, ECE Alum & Microsoft
DC Metro
4/3/2024
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